FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit, List Number 09N79-096, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus (flu A), influenza B virus (flu B), and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected by a healthcare provider (HCP), or in anterior nasal swab specimens that are self-collected at a healthcare location, from individuals suspected by their HCP of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.

Recall: Z-1749-2025 · Reported May 21, 2025

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1749-2025
Event ID
96790
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
May 21, 2025
Initiation Date
April 28, 2025
Classification Date
May 12, 2025
Address
1300 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018-3315, United States

Description

Alinity m Resp-4-Plex AMP Kit, List Number 09N79-096, a multiplex real-time reverse transcription (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of RNA from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus (flu A), influenza B virus (flu B), and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in anterior nasal or nasopharyngeal swab specimens collected by a healthcare provider (HCP), or in anterior nasal swab specimens that are self-collected at a healthcare location, from individuals suspected by their HCP of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19.

Reason

There were reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results.

Code Info

UDI-DI: 00884929049390; Lot Number: 409384

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

656 units